Seat Ibiza 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Cordoba | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 30 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
580 litres | 1184 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 604 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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